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Overview

Affordable nightly rates thanks to its location on Fremont Street

Not as family-friendly as other resorts on the Strip

Part of the Fremont Street Experience, the Golden Nugget is a vintage relic of the mid-1940s. But don't expect the Wild West decor of yore; after a refurbishment in the late '70s, the Golden Nugget is now a popular choice for affordable luxury. The rooms are small, but travelers report on their refreshingly modern feel. Guests also love perks like The Tank, a secured waterslide that goes through a shark-filled tank, and the Gold Diggers dance club's outdoor balcony that overlooks Fremont Street. After a late night, guests can retreat to rooms adorned with feather down comforters, 42-inch flat-screen TVs and spanning views of the Vegas Strip – the large size of the bathrooms and the notably comfortable beds are favorites among recent travelers.

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While the casino dates back to 1946 (the first building built specifically for gambling) and the hotel to 1973 (it was Steve Wynn's first major property), the place feels comfortably modern thanks to renovations that have kept it contemporary and even upscale by Glitter Gulch standards.

Check out the polished brass and white leather seats in the casino: day or night, the Golden Nugget is downtown's poshest address. With classy eateries and a swimming pool famous for its shark tank, the Golden Nugget outshines the competition.

Standard guest rooms at the Golden Nugget (found in the Carson Tower) are about 400 square feet and traditionally decorated. The floral curtains match the bedspreads, and the walls are covered with a gold-hued textured wallpaper. Accommodations are spread across four towers and all include amenities like flat-screen TVs, pillow-top mattresses, bathrobes, hair dryers and in-room safes. Bathrooms are outfitted with marble and spa bath products.

The Golden Nugget is located in downtown Las Vegas, about 6 miles north of the Strip, situated in the Glitter Gulch area of "Old Vegas." The Fremont Street Experience, a pedestrian mall lined with iconic casinos, restaurants, hotels and tourist shops, is just steps from the hotel. The street is covered with a 1,500-foot-long video screen that plays Viva Vision light shows after dusk. The Golden Nugget is also within walking distance of Four Queens, Binion's Horseshoe and the Fremont Casino.

The Golden Nugget has a direct shuttle to/from the airport available for $18 round-trip; $10 one-way

There are eight restaurant options and a buffet within the Golden Nugget – including Vic & Anthony's steakhouse and the Chart House offering fresh seafood with views of a tropical fish aquarium. The Grotto features traditional Italian dishes and Lillie's Asian Cuisine offers traditional dishes and Teppanyaki tables while Red Sushi has traditional Japanese cuisine in a contemporary setting. There's also the Claim Jumper for American classics, Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar and two Starbucks within the hotel.

The Golden Nugget has seven bars including Gold Diggers &ndash; a dance club with a balcony overlooking the Fremont Street Experience

The Golden Nugget has two pools. The hotel's signature pool, The Tank, is a large pool with a 200,000-gallon shark tank aquarium in the middle of it and a three-story waterslide (featuring a transparent tube that runs right through the shark tank). The area also has blackjack tables for poolside gaming and the H20 Lounge has multiple hot tubs for late-night partying. The Hideout features a smaller pool reserved for guests ages 21 and older.

The Golden Nugget Spa is a full-service salon and spa offering a variety of services including massages, facials, hairstyling, makeup application and nail treatments. The lounge area features plush armchairs under a vaulted, translucent ceiling where guests can relax and have fresh fruit, hot drinks and lemon-infused water.

The Golden Nugget isn’t as family-friendly as some of the other resorts on the Strip, but kids will enjoy the pool area and video arcade. The hotel also offers Shark Tank tours with staff marine biologists.

The Golden Nugget has 37,000 square feet of space available to accommodate meetings of up to 1,300 attendees. The Grand Ballroom is an 11,000-square-foot space on the casino floor and can be divided into smaller rooms for smaller groups. Event staff can help with meeting details from catering to lighting.

Hotel can arrange outdoor events on Fremont Street for up to 8,000 attendees

The Golden Nugget has an on-site wedding chapel as well as outdoor areas for ceremonies. Receptions can be held in one the hotel's 12 event spaces, including the Grand Ballroom on the casino floor for up to 1,200 guests. The event staff is available to organize the details from the flowers to the catering.